North Habersham Middle School

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North Habersham Middle School ranks 79 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Habersham Middle School is a public middle school in Clarkesville, Georgia, serving 557 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Habersham County School District, which is ranked 43 out of 203 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

North Habersham Middle School consistently outperforms the Habersham County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 97.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 61% for the county and 44% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, North Habersham Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.0 to 13.7 students per teacher, and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

While North Habersham Middle School serves a more diverse socioeconomic population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like South Habersham Middle School and Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School, the school's academic excellence is not seen in these neighboring schools, which generally perform below the state averages. However, when compared to schools in neighboring districts, such as White County Middle School and Rabun County Middle School, the performance gap is less pronounced, suggesting that North Habersham Middle School's success may be reflective of the overall quality of education in the Habersham County School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1500 Wall Bridge Rd
Clarkesville, GA 30523

(706) 754-2915

District: Habersham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,822

Students who attend North Habersham Middle School usually attend:

High:	Habersham Central High School
	Habersham Success Academy

Feeder schools for North Habersham Middle School:

Elementary:	Clarkesville Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Hazel Grove Elementary School
	Woodville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Habersham Middle School ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Habersham County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Habersham County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Habersham Middle School is 12.3. 1 middle schools in the Habersham County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Habersham Middle School employs 44.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Habersham Middle School is $9,822. 1 middle schools in the Habersham County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Habersham Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Habersham Middle School 79^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See North Habersham Middle School in the ranking list.)

Habersham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Habersham County 43^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Habersham Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	72.05	94^th	420	77.6%
2007	77.47	66^th	445	85.2%
2008	77.42	78^th	462	83.1%
2009	75.23	87^th	466	81.3%
2010	71.99	111^th	494	77.5%
2011	74.02	113^th	504	77.6%
2012	76.20	98^th	508	80.7%
2013	79.53	60^th	527	88.6%
2014	78.51	64^th	521	87.7%
2015	79.43	94^th	537	82.5%
2016	80.75	83^rd	545	84.8%
2017	79.06	99^th	539	81.6%
2018	80.75	94^th	543	82.7%
2019	82.84	86^th	559	84.6%
2021	71.52	134^th	542	75.3%
2022	83.69	77^th	567	86.4%
2023	87.38	64^th	577	88.9%
2024	84.83	79^th	588	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Habersham Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	487	487
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	477	477
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	572	572
1994	604	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1995	629	6	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1996	629	6	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	652
1997	600	5	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1998	617	5	3	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	645
1999	629	6	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	657
2000	687	4	2	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	719
2001	677	3	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	709
2002	697	1	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	727
2003	697	1	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	727
2004	656	5	1	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	692
2005	598	3	3	35	2	n/a	n/a	16	657
2006	666	4	9	56	0	n/a	n/a	24	759
2007	631	7	12	64	0	n/a	n/a	27	741
2008	655	6	14	67	2	n/a	n/a	33	777
2009	663	11	13	51	1	n/a	n/a	24	763
2010	682	10	10	70	2	0	19	0	793
2011	684	8	9	83	0	0	14	0	798
2012	459	5	6	41	0	1	15	0	527
2013	446	5	4	37	0	0	14	0	506
2014	459	6	1	41	0	0	16	0	523
2015	458	5	1	45	1	0	13	0	523
2016	474	3	3	49	1	0	11	0	541
2017	479	4	3	57	1	0	13	0	557
2018	496	10	0	62	1	0	13	0	582
2019	469	10	1	71	1	0	16	0	568
2020	507	8	1	59	1	0	24	0	600
2021	505	10	5	54	1	0	19	0	594
2022	506	3	4	46	1	0	20	0	580
2023	477	8	3	50	1	0	18	0	557
2024	464	7	3	53	2	0	25	0	554

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Habersham Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	487	29.0	16.7	12.3
1991	477	30.0	15.9	11.7
1992	572	29.0	19.7	15.4
1994	612	38.1	16.1	13.2
1995	652	39.0	16.7	16.4
1996	652	39.0	16.7	16.4
1997	623	41.0	15.2	28.7
1998	645	41.3	15.6	30.4
1999	657	41.2	15.9	26.2
2000	719	42.0	17.1	26.1
2001	709	43.5	16.3	25.5
2002	727	48.4	15.0	27.4
2003	727	48.4	15.0	27.4
2004	692	51.5	13.4	25.7
2005	657	50.5	13.0	29.2
2006	759	34.5	22.0	36.5
2007	741	59.3	12.5	38.7
2008	777	61.5	12.6	39.4
2009	763	61.3	12.4	44.4
2010	793	62.0	12.7	46.8
2011	798	59.2	13.4	49.5
2012	527	37.1	14.2	52
2013	506	38.3	13.2	54.7
2014	523	38.1	13.7	51.6
2015	523	38.0	13.7	48.2
2016	541	41.0	13.1	50.1
2017	557	41.9	13.2	48.7
2018	582	41.1	14.1	43.8
2019	568	42.2	13.4	49.1
2020	600	43.2	13.8	46.8
2021	594	43.1	13.7	47
2022	580	42.5	13.6	n/a
2023	557	42.8	13.0	46.3
2024	554	44.9	12.3	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Habersham Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	487	29.0	16.7	12.3
1991	477	30.0	15.9	11.7
1992	572	29.0	19.7	15.4
1994	612	38.1	16.1	13.2
1995	652	39.0	16.7	16.4
1996	652	39.0	16.7	16.4
1997	623	41.0	15.2	28.7
1998	645	41.3	15.6	30.4
1999	657	41.2	15.9	26.2
2000	719	42.0	17.1	26.1
2001	709	43.5	16.3	25.5
2002	727	48.4	15.0	27.4
2003	727	48.4	15.0	27.4
2004	692	51.5	13.4	25.7
2005	657	50.5	13.0	29.2
2006	759	34.5	22.0	36.5
2007	741	59.3	12.5	38.7
2008	777	61.5	12.6	39.4
2009	763	61.3	12.4	44.4
2010	793	62.0	12.7	46.8
2011	798	59.2	13.4	49.5
2012	527	37.1	14.2	52
2013	506	38.3	13.2	54.7
2014	523	38.1	13.7	51.6
2015	523	38.0	13.7	48.2
2016	541	41.0	13.1	50.1
2017	557	41.9	13.2	48.7
2018	582	41.1	14.1	43.8
2019	568	42.2	13.4	49.1
2020	600	43.2	13.8	46.8
2021	594	43.1	13.7	47
2022	580	42.5	13.6	n/a
2023	557	42.8	13.0	46.3
2024	554	44.9	12.3	57.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Habersham Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$209 (2.4%)	$8,676 (97.6%)	$8,886
2018	$126 (1.4%)	$9,101 (98.6%)	$9,227
2019	$208 (2.1%)	$9,613 (97.9%)	$9,822

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Habersham Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 577 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Habersham Middle School)	60	49.4	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	51.4	43.1	8.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Habersham Middle School)	55.7	56.8	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	49.9	41.8	8.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Habersham Middle School)	54.6	48.3	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	39.3	44.2	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Habersham Middle School)	57.2	46	11.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	51.9	44.9	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Habersham Middle School)	45	61.4	16.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Habersham County)	40.1	44.5	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Habersham Middle School)	54.6	66.8	12.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Habersham County)	56.9	52.5	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (North Habersham Middle School)	62.2	70.4	8.2%
8th Grade Science (Habersham County)	54	50.5	3.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (North Habersham Middle School)	58.9	59.2	0.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Habersham County)	49.8	47.4	2.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (North Habersham Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Habersham County)	54.5	49.6	4.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	568	557	1.9%
African American	10	8	20%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	71	50	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	469	477	1.7%
Two or More Races	16	18	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.1%	46.3%	2.8%

Schools Near North Habersham Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Wall Bridge Rd	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2915	554	45	12.3	57.9%	464 (83.8%)	7 (1.3%)	53 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	84.8	79^th of 588 public middle schools	86.6%		87.4	64^th of 577 public middle schools	88.9%	15	97.5		48.4	54.0	58.6		47.9	54.0	69.5		60.5	60.7	$9,822	$208	$9,613
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-0830	610	46	13.2	79.7%	279 (45.7%)	18 (3.0%)	261 (42.8%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	65.3	177^th of 588 public middle schools	69.9%		64.1	175^th of 577 public middle schools	69.7%	2	100.0		37.1	41.2	43.8		38.8	42.3	55.5		45.4	39.9	$8,968	$551	$8,417
South Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	237 Old Athens Hwy	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7121	438	41	10.7	81.3%	176 (40.2%)	12 (2.7%)	221 (50.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	72.4	137^th of 588 public middle schools	76.7%		64.1	176^th of 577 public middle schools	69.5%	39	89.7		37.8	47.7	52.9		43.9	48.4	59.7		34.5	51.1	$11,042	$744	$10,297
Stephens County Middle School	Public	6-8	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	No	(706) 886-2880	845	62	13.5	69.0%	609 (72.1%)	103 (12.2%)	50 (5.9%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.3%)	48.6	283^rd of 588 public middle schools	51.9%		54.2	234^th of 577 public middle schools	59.4%	49	74.5		27.8	28.5	34.9		37.5	31.4	46.7		29.9	39.9	$9,302	$317	$8,984
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy	Public	5	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2880	273	22	12.2	83.2%	193 (70.7%)	43 (15.8%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.3%)								(n/a)		40.9				47.9				33.9			$7,572	$693	$6,879
Rabun County Middle School	Public	7-8	95 Wildcat Pride Way	Tiger	30576	Rabun County	Rabun County	No	No	No	No	(706) 782-5470	351	29	12.1	70.9%	261 (74.4%)	2 (0.6%)	73 (20.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	66.2	170^th of 588 public middle schools	71.1%		68.8	150^th of 577 public middle schools	74.0%	20	73.3			42.5	44.6			45.4	52.4		21.7	54.8	$13,733	$506	$13,227
White County Middle School	Public	6-8	283 Old Blairsville Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	No	(706) 865-4060	888	62	14.4	64.5%	763 (85.9%)	14 (1.6%)	61 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	58.9	216^th of 588 public middle schools	63.3%		62.8	189^th of 577 public middle schools	67.2%	27	77.6		41.3	45.9	37.1		40.4	42.7	40.4		32.6	35.3	$8,566	$255	$8,310

Frequently Asked Questions about North Habersham Middle School

Is North Habersham Middle School a good school?

North Habersham Middle School ranks 79^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of North Habersham Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Habersham Middle School usually go on to attend Habersham Central High School

What district is North Habersham Middle School in?

Habersham County

How many students attend North Habersham Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended North Habersham Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Habersham Middle School?

Students at North Habersham Middle School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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